You know who we’re talking about here. Everyone has that one person in their lives who has everything – maybe it’s a co-worker, perhaps it’s an uncle, or maybe it’s your spouse.Look… it’s not their fault. They’re simply addicted to the latest gadget, invention or cool idea.Usually, this means you get to enjoy new innovations along with them. But when it comes time to … [Read more...]
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9 Innovative Halloween Costumes That Will Make Your Friends Jealous (And Laugh!)
“What are you going to be for Halloween?”It’s October, and that means you’ve surely been asked this question a few times. If you’re like most of us, you have some ideas in mind… but you’re still waiting for something perfect to pop up. We get it!Below you’ll find 9 cool costume ideas, each with a unique twist on a Halloween classic. This time we’ve got suggestions for … [Read more...]
A Robotic Glove That Helps Stroke Patients Recover
Suffering a stroke is horrifying in its own right. Dealing with months of intensive physical rehab? That only adds to the pain.That’s why we’re particularly excited about the Handy – a lightweight, wireless robotic glove that restores up to 90% of full motor control in patients via self-guided therapy.It works by recording the patient’s nerve signals and simulating hand … [Read more...]
Innovations Explained: What is Voice Recognition?
If you’ve ever used your voice to ask a computer a question – such as Siri, Alexa, Google or Cortana – then you know this technology is already amazing… and it’s getting better by the day.That said, it’s also a bit mysterious. What’s going on with voice recognition, exactly? Do computers have ears now?!In this article, we’ll explain how voice recognition technology … [Read more...]
These “Smart Pills” Electronically Monitor Your Guts
Pop quiz: Which is longer, your small intestine or your large intestine?Yup, it’s a trick question – although your large intestine is WIDER in diameter, it’s only about 5 feet long. The small intestine, on the other hand, is about 10 times your height!So, what’s going on in there?Actually, the truth is… we don’t really know!Your intestines have long been a … [Read more...]